The term Functional Medicine can seem rather ambiguous. Although this field is becoming more mainstream due to voices likeDr. Mark Hymanlauding it as the future of health care, functional medicine is still generally unknown to the public. To fully understand what functional medicine is, it is important to contrast it with conventional medicine. Reset your gut Sign up for our FREE ultimate gut health guide featuring healing recipes & tips....
There is, however, one food group that I consistently find interferes with my patient’s hormone goals. It’s fruit. I know it’s a controversial statement. Fruit is all natural, and filled with phytonutrients and antioxidantsI get it. Fruit-filled smoothies often contain more sugar than a candy bar! OK, but how is fruit actually messing with your hormones? Our bodies respond to fruit quicklyespecially when its a form of a juice for example....
What does the science say about removing these risks to our health through our sweat pores? Sweating can help eliminate phthalates. Phthalates are used in plastic toys, cooking utensils, fragrances, nail polish, cosmetics and paints. Researchers in Canada examined blood, urine and sweat concentrations of various phthalates in20 people. Sweating can help eliminate BPA. The same group of Canadian researchersfound BPA in the sweat of 80% of subjects tested. Sweating can help eliminate heavy metals....
If you’re on a personal quest for glowing, bouncy skin (let’s be honestwho isn’t? ), you likely know that regular exfoliation is key. Here’s one that trips up even the most well-versed of beauty fans: enzymes versus acids. Enzymes vs. acids: What’s the difference? While both exfoliate at the chemical level, they do so in slightly different ways. Think of enzymes as shedding already dead skin and buffing it smooth rather than a forced cell turnover....
Dating after divorce can feel like tumultuous and uncharted territory. How do you know you’re ready to move on? When to start dating after divorce. Like any aspect of romance, there is no one-size-fits-all. When you start dating again will largely depend on your circumstances and how you’re responding. This is, in part, due to the time it takes to fully move on. Is it OK to date while going through a divorce?...
This theory is known as Sternberg’s triangular theory of love. Sternberg’s triangular theory of love. It also deals with communication, and namely, how well you’re free to do it. Passion Passion, as you might have guessed, is about how passionate the relationship is. And of course, it also deals with sexual attraction. And it’s the only one of the three that’s conscious or intentional. There is a decision component to this in the short term, which leads to long-term commitment....
Food can be both our most powerful medicine and the sole reason for our sickness. But what happens when you’re already eating a clean diet and still suffering from debilitating symptoms? You may be dealing with an underlying food sensitivity. Understanding food sensitivities. So where do we start when it comes to addressing food sensitivities? First, it’s important to distinguish between the three main types of food reactivity: 1. This pop in of food allergy is irreversible....
Nonprescription sleep aids are a popular option for those who consistently suffer through sleepless nights. When combined withgood sleep hygiene, they seem to help some people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. But what’s the difference between them, and do some work better than others? Today, we’re comparing two of the most common options: valerian and magnesium. What does valerian do? Dried valerian root can also be steeped as an herbal tea....
Whats the most common problem you see in your practice? I asked this question of my frequent collaborator, Aimee Hartstein, LCSW. With 20 years of experience counseling singles and couples on relationship issues, she answered without skipping a beat. Over and over, I see clients who didn’t individuate from their family of origin. Until a person has individuated, it is nearly impossible for them to have a healthy romantic relationship....
The main difference between bisexual and pansexual is rooted in the attraction felt. The difference between bisexuality and pansexuality. Abisexualperson is someone who is attracted to two or more genders, whereas apansexualperson is attracted to peopleregardlessof gender. Bisexuality isn’t necessarily binary; it just means attraction to more than one gender. Some bisexual people describe their identity as being attracted to their own gender and people of other genders. Pansexual people, on the other hand, are attracted to anyone regardless of gender....
Typically, its pretty easy to tell if youre experiencing acute inflammation. If you scrape your knee, your skin will turn red and hot. If you catch a cold, your runny nose and fever will tell the whole world that youre inflamed. So acute inflammation is a natural, healthy process that helps your body heal. Butchronicinflammation is a whole different story. Chronic inflammation happens when your immune system gets set permanently to on....
Is it possible that you have been a target? A bully is actually an insecure, paranoid, control-freak. Here are ten clear signs that youre being bullied: 1. You and your peers are treated according to inconsistent standards. Others in your work group are receiving preferential treatment (e.g. flextime, cherry projects, travel perks and so on). Meanwhile, you find that most all of your requests along the same lines are denied without plausible explanation....
Do you check your iPhone as soon as you wake up in the morning? Are you hunched over your laptop after work? Glued to the Ipad during your commute? You might be a good candidate for a digital detox. Willing to give it a whirl? Here are a few ways to get started: 1. Get help if you need it. to help cut the digital cord. Re-learn how to entertain yourself without the glow of a screen....
